Gertrude Lawrence's films never remotely approached the stature of her work on the West End stage, and when you see 'Mimi' (which rather recalls 'Bitter Sweet') you can understand why.
Supposedly an adaptation of 'La Vie de Boheme', it's set in Paris in the 1850s but the ambience feels more Viennese, while the characters seem like modern slackers dreaming their dreams of success while beset by a landlord constantly demanding money.
As befits a piece of thirties escapism the sets are certainly lavish, although more money seems to have been spent on the amazing hats both the men and the women wear.
Supposedly an adaptation of 'La Vie de Boheme', it's set in Paris in the 1850s but the ambience feels more Viennese, while the characters seem like modern slackers dreaming their dreams of success while beset by a landlord constantly demanding money.
As befits a piece of thirties escapism the sets are certainly lavish, although more money seems to have been spent on the amazing hats both the men and the women wear.